Myers rating
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007467
A numerical scale from 1 to 5 that categorizes the potential for wildfire spread, based on the moisture content of fine dead fuels. Developed by the U.S. Forest Service, the rating is calculated from the one-hour timelag fuel moisture, which represents the moisture in fuels less than one-quarter inch in diameter. A Myers rating of 1 indicates very low fire danger with moist fuels, while a rating of 5 signifies extreme danger with very dry, receptive fuels.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007467 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "A numerical scale from 1 to 5 that categorizes the potential for wildfire spread, based on the moisture content of fine dead fuels. Developed by the U.S. Forest Service, the rating is calculated from the one-hour timelag fuel moisture, which represents the moisture in fuels less than one-quarter inch in diameter. A Myers rating of 1 indicates very low fire danger with moist fuels, while a rating of 5 signifies extreme danger with very dry, receptive fuels.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/myers-rating/"
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